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We talked about his time growing up and his family life. We also talked about his time in the military and what he would like to be remembered for.

My mom is a loving person but does not like to show emotion or admit to them. I realized it would be difficult to try and get depth into her answers

In this interview, given on November 28th, 2017, I sit down and have a heart to heart with my grandfather. Don H. Waldrop (my bumper) and I talk about his upbringing on the family farm and how it impacted his...

911

Interview about 9/11

Jody (Edna Jo) LaFevers was raised in an old 2 story house with a big front porch in a small town on the Missouri border called Viola. Her mother would make all of her clothes, including her prom dress, so...

Chris Wilder (60) talks with his child, Pualani Wilder (23), about his experience during and after the attacks on September 11th, 2001.

I talk to my dad about his childhood and of his work

Having a birthday on 9/11

My father and I discussed his journey to America and relationship with me.

Q: Where were you when the 9/11 incidient occured? A: I was with my child sending him to school and I saw black smoke from far away. I did not know what happened. I went home afterwards and the radio...

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Asheville, North Carolina, Eden Roberson (16) interviews her grandfather Vilas Glaeske. Vilas shares stories of growing up on a dairy farm, meeting his wife, and precious moments with his daughter, Miriam. He...

Hi! I’m Mekdes Alemayehu, a junior at Forest Park HS in Woodbridge, VA who will be interviewing my AP Lang teacher, Kerry Haddad, for my U.S. History project.

Life interview with Donna Edwards; A 911 operator

We talked about her memories of me, her memories of her life, and lots about her time as a missionary in Japan.

My Grandad Bob has many interesting stories. During the interview, I’ve learned that my grandad wasn’t allowed to serve in the military because of his eyes, suffered in school because of his eyes and living during the great depression and...

This interview includes Elizabeth Meeks interviewing her grandfather, Steve Parker, about his childhood and many important events in his life.

Recollections of being in New York on 9/11 near the site

In this interview, Collins McMurray (16), talked to her grandfather, Rudy McMurray (86), about his life and memories. They talked about his childhood, parents, and grandparents. They also discussed his military service and memories of training. He discloses his opinions...

Part I: A multigenerational conversation about the events in history that we witnessed and how they affected us. We talk about culture, war, television, media, historical influences, points of view and legacy. Part II: Uploaded separately as Teacher Talk -...

I got to interview my mom about 9/11.

Asking my mother questions about her life

In this interview, my father recollected his feelings and memory of the incident known as 911, and how this can also be related to the Corona Virus pandemic.

Mary Alice Carmichael reveals insight to her life during WWII, her marriage, and her advice for a good life.

This interview between Leonard and Debra Shearer begins with Debra's recollections of her childhood and later life experiences as well as her reflections on those experiences. From education to wealth and poverty, Debra covers some of the critical facets of...